Reading Tale of Genji, Volume 1 - Chapter 1, Kiritsubo - Chapter 8, Flower Banquet (Complete set of eight volumes)

Among the many translations of The Tale of Genji, Yosano Akiko's translation is highly regarded for its clarity and ease of understanding. This audio CD, "The Tale of Genji," features the entire story, omitting no omissions. Approximately six years into its development, this magnificent and epic tale is presented in a clear, emotionally rich narration by Okazaki Miho, spanning a total of 70 hours.

Yosano Akiko, the first modern translator of The Tale of Genji, begins each chapter with a poem that reflects the chapter's contents. All of Akiko's poems are included.

In addition, to help you enjoy the epic Tale of Genji in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way, a deluxe booklet supervised by Ii Haruki (Professor Emeritus at Osaka University, Director and Director of the Hankyu Foundation, etc.) is included as a bonus purchase bonus. It includes commentary, summaries of all 54 chapters, and a character relationship chart.

*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Recommended by Itsuki Natsui, a haiku poet popular on "Pre-Bato!!" My brother-in-law, Nick, is an American cellist and former winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition. Since his youth, he's loved Arthur Waley's translation of The Tale of Genji. I've heard that the Tale is available in various languages ​​in bookstores around the world. I'd get excited talking about it with the person sitting next to me on an airplane. Perhaps there are more foreign fans of The Tale of Genji than Japanese people. The cello is said to be the instrument closest to the human voice. Listening to it soothes the soul. Yaho Okazaki's melodious voice has the same healing power. It reminds me of my mother's voice as a child, whispering to me as I fell asleep. When I close my eyes, the sounds of the candlelight in the jar of a charming consort, the rustling of clothes, and people laughing and crying over a new love story all move me directly through my ears.

Here is an opportunity for Japanese people to rediscover the Tale of Genji, a work that has captivated people around the world, both now and in the past. --Haiku poet Itsuki Natsui *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

Bonus booklet included (40 pages, full color) A bonus booklet is included with every purchase. Supervised by Haruki Ii (Professor Emeritus at Osaka University, Director and Director of the Hankyu Cultural Foundation)

Contents ・Commentary "The World of the Tale of Genji" by Haruki Ii ・Synopsis of all 54 chapters ・Character Relationship Chart (Parts 1-3)

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Contents [Disc 1] Chapter 1: Kiritsubo (Kiritsubo) [Disc 2] Chapter 2: Hahakigi (Broomstick) [Disc 3] Chapter 2: Hahakigi (Broomstick), Chapter 3: Utsusemi (Empty Shell) [Disc 4] Chapter 4: Yugao (Evening Glory) [Disc 5] Chapter 4: Evening Glory [Disc 6] Chapter 5: Young Purple [Disc 7] Chapter 5: Young Purple [Disc 8] Chapter 6: Suetsumuhana [Disc 9] Chapter 7: Momiji no Ga (Celebration of Autumn Leaves) [Disc 10] Chapter 8: Hana no En (Flower Banquet) *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

Author: Murasaki Shikibu A female poet and poet from the mid-Heian period. She was one of the Thirty-Six Immortal Poets of the Middle Ages and the Thirty-Six Court Lady Poets. Her father was Fujiwara Tametoki, governor of Echigo. Her mother was Fujiwara Tamenobu, governor of Settsu. After the death of her husband, Fujiwara Nobutaka, she was called to serve Fujiwara Shoshi, the Empress of Emperor Ichijo, during which time she wrote The Tale of Genji. Modern Japanese Translation: Yosano Akiko (Modern Japanese Translation: Yosano Akiko) Author and poet. Born in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. Her maiden name was Hou. Her real name was Shiyo. She was interested in literature and classics from a young age, and began submitting waka poems in her mid-teens. She published her poems in "Myojo," the journal of Shinshisha, founded by the poet Yosano Tekkan. She fell in love with Tekkan and moved to Tokyo with him, publishing her first collection of poems, "Midaregami." She later married Tekkan and published collections such as "Koougi," "Maihime," and "Yume no Hana," establishing her reputation as a female poet. Other works include "Kimi Shinitamakoto Nare," "Tokonatsu," "Sahohime," "Shundoshu," "Seigaiha," "From Summer to Autumn," "Shuyoshu," "Firebird," and "Sun and Roses." Narration by Miho Okazaki. Actor and narrator. Graduated from Tokyo Woman's Christian University and completed her graduate school there (majoring in Japanese literature). Fascinated by the power of words, she worked as an editor before becoming an actor and narrator. She has appeared in numerous theater and storytelling productions. She won the 2010 recitation competition (sponsored by the NPO Japan Recitation Culture Association). She is a member of the haiku group "Aisei." In addition to Akiko Yosano's translation of The Tale of Genji, she has also recorded numerous audiobooks (recitation CDs), including "Old Japanese Stories," "Pika of Hiroshima," "Summer Flowers," and "The Narrow Road to the Deep North."

● Yaho Okazaki's Homepage "Koto no Ha" (Words) http://ohimikazako.wix.com/kotonoha/

Bonus Booklet Supervisor: Haruki Ii Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1941. He served as a professor at Osaka University Graduate School, a director of the National Institutes for the Humanities, and director of the National Institute of Japanese Literature. He is currently a professor emeritus at Osaka University and a director and curator of the Hankyu Foundation. His publications include "For Students of the Tale of Genji" (Sekai Shisosha), "The Mystery of the Tale of Genji" (Sanseido), "Meiji Japan as Seen by Gordon Smith" (Kadokawa Shoten), "100 Questions to Decipher the Tale of Genji" (NHK Publishing), "Yosano Akiko's 'Praise of the Tale of Genji'" (Shibunkaku Publishing), and many others.